http://www.newsvine.com/vikingsNewsvine - vikingsen-usCopyright 2013Sun, 19 May 2013 14:10:09 +0000Thu, 23 May 2013 22:22:56 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://leafydebater.newsvine.com/_news/2013/05/19/18355283-smoker-i-want-my-section-of-the-airplane-backhttp://leafydebater.newsvine.com/_news/2013/05/19/18355283-smoker-i-want-my-section-of-the-airplane-backvikingsdeadlytobaccocigarettefundstadiumminnesotadoctorsmokingageus-newscigarscout-comjohn-hollerSun, 19 May 2013 14:11:08 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17315151-vikings-land-qb-cassel-talk-with-wr-jenningshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17315151-vikings-land-qb-cassel-talk-with-wr-jenningsnflvikingssportsminnesota-vikings'christian-ponderThu, 14 Mar 2013 21:01:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17312251-vikings-sign-wr-greg-jennings-from-rival-packershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17312251-vikings-sign-wr-greg-jennings-from-rival-packersnflvikingssportsassociated-pressminnesota-vikingsgreen-baygreen-bay-packersjenningsnfc-northgreen-bay-packergreg-jenningsvikings-jenningsThu, 14 Mar 2013 15:17:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2013, file photo, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings breaks the tackle of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook during an NFL wild card playoff football game in Green Bay, Wis. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a deal to land free agent receiver Greg Jennings from their rivals in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17271612-ap-sources-vikings-trade-percy-harvin-to-seahawkshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17271612-ap-sources-vikings-trade-percy-harvin-to-seahawksnflvikingssportstradedadrian-petersonpercy-harvinharvinMon, 11 Mar 2013 18:28:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2012, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Minneapolis. The Vikings have agreed to trade the unhappy receiver to Seattle for a package of draft picks that includes the Seahawks' first-round selection next month, No. 25 overall. A person with knowledge of the deal confirmed the details to The Associated Press on Monday, March 11, 2013, on condition of anonymity because the trade will not be official until Harvin passes a physical. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)</p><p>FILE - In this June 19, 2012, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin speaks during an NFL football news conference in Eden Prairie, Minn. The Vikings have agreed to trade the unhappy receiver to Seattle for a package of draft picks that includes the Seahawks' first-round selection next month, No. 25 overall. A person with knowledge of the deal confirmed the details to The Associated Press on Monday, March 11, 2013, on condition of anonymity because the trade will not be official until Harvin passes a physical. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)</p> http://cg68doc.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/08/17231050-bbc-news-viking-sunstone-found-in-shipwreckhttp://cg68doc.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/08/17231050-bbc-news-viking-sunstone-found-in-shipwreckhistoryvikingsnavigationsunstoneFri, 8 Mar 2013 05:49:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://redwolf.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/07/17221165-viking-sunstone-found-in-shipwreckhttp://redwolf.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/07/17221165-viking-sunstone-found-in-shipwreckhistoryvikingsarchaeologynavigationsunstoneThu, 7 Mar 2013 10:20:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/01/17147231-tvs-new-drama-vikings-sheds-light-on-dark-ageshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/01/17147231-tvs-new-drama-vikings-sheds-light-on-dark-agesentertainmenteuvikingstvirelandnorth-americamichael-hirstFri, 1 Mar 2013 15:27:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This image released by History shows Travis Fimmel as Ragnar, center, in a scene from "Vikings," premiering Sunday, March 3 on History. (AP Photo/History, Jonathan Hession)</p><p>This image released by History shows Gabriel Byrne as Earl Haraldson in a scene from "Vikings," premiering Sunday, March 3 on History. (AP Photo/History, Jonathan Hession)</p><p>This image released by History shows Katheryn Winnick, as Lagertha, left, Travis Fimmel, as Ragnar, center, and Clive Standen as Rollo in a scene from "Vikings," premiering Sunday, March 3 on History. (AP Photo/History, Jonathan Hession)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/15/16976044-vikings-to-play-2-cold-seasons-in-outdoor-stadiumhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/15/16976044-vikings-to-play-2-cold-seasons-in-outdoor-stadiumnflvikingsstadiumus-newsminnesota-vikings'Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:28:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Steve Maki, facilities director for the Metropolitan Sports Commission, speaks as Mortenson VP John Wood, left, and Ravi Norman, Thor construction CEO listen Friday Feb. 15, 2013 in Minneapolis, before the announcement on what company would get the contract to build the Minnesota Viking stadium. Mortenson Construction, the Golden Valley-based company that built new venues for the Twins, Wild, Timberwolves and University of Minnesota football team was chosen Friday to build the new home for the Minnesota Vikings. (AP Photo/The Star Tribune,Glenn Stubbe ) MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITIES TV OUT </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/14/16966230-carter-thanks-vikings-for-help-through-drug-issueshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/14/16966230-carter-thanks-vikings-for-help-through-drug-issuesnflvikingssportscarterminnesota-vikingspro-football-hallcris-carterThu, 14 Feb 2013 23:58:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/13/16952729-fraziers-deal-with-vikings-thru-2014http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/13/16952729-fraziers-deal-with-vikings-thru-2014nflvikingssportsminnesota-vikingsfrazierleslie-frazierWed, 13 Feb 2013 22:00:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2012, file photo Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier smiles as he walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Minneapolis. The Vikings and Frazier have reach agreement on a multi-year contract extension, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2013. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced and terms were not immediately known. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16888467-adrian-peterson-has-sports-hernia-surgeryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16888467-adrian-peterson-has-sports-hernia-surgerynflvikingssportssurgerypetersonadrian-petersonThu, 7 Feb 2013 21:22:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2007, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) moves the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Peterson has won The Associated Press 2012 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award just one year after major knee surgery. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)</p><p>Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings arrives at the 2nd Annual NFL Honors on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 in New Orleans. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p><p>Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings accepts the AP Most Valuable Player award presented by Papa John's at the 2nd Annual NFL Honors on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 in New Orleans. (Photo by AJ Mast/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/06/16373917-peterson-shut-down-as-vikes-fall-24-10-to-packershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/06/16373917-peterson-shut-down-as-vikes-fall-24-10-to-packersnflvikingssportsgreen-bayadrian-petersonpunchlesschristian-ponderSun, 6 Jan 2013 04:42:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)</p><p>Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) celebrates after recovering a blocked punt during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) walks off the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. Packers won 24-10. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Webb (14) reacts after throwing an incmplete pass and getting hit by Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/05/16372197-packers-show-off-depth-in-24-10-win-over-vikeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/05/16372197-packers-show-off-depth-in-24-10-win-over-vikesnflvikingssportspackersminnesota-vikingsgreen-bay-packersaaron-rodgersdujuan-harrisjohn-kuhnSun, 6 Jan 2013 02:00:15 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is taken down by Green Bay Packers nose tackle B.J. Raji (90), inside linebacker Brad Jones (59) and defensive end Ryan Pickett (79) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Webb (14) cheers up his teammates before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers warms up before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews warms up before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Jim Hallin, of Mora, Minn. is seen before an NFL wild card playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)</p><p>Brad Borchard, of Iron Mountain, Mich., is seen dressed up before an NFL wild card playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)</p><p>Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)</p><p>Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)</p><p>Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Webb (14) tries to throw the ball away as Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden (93) tackles him during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden (93) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Webb (14) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Green Bay Packers running back DuJuan Harris (26) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings strong safety Jamarca Sanford (33) during a touchdown run in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Green Bay Packers running back DuJuan Harris (26) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Dezman Moses, right, tackles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Webb (14) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/05/16370942-ponder-out-webb-in-at-qb-for-vikings-vs-packershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/05/16370942-ponder-out-webb-in-at-qb-for-vikings-vs-packersnflvikingssportspackersminnesota-vikingsgreen-bay-packersinactiveschristian-ponderjoe-webbSat, 5 Jan 2013 23:36:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 37-34. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hugs Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Webb (14) after an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. Packers won 24-10. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/31/16263867-vikings-edge-packers-to-setup-playoff-rematchhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/31/16263867-vikings-edge-packers-to-setup-playoff-rematchnflvikingssportspackersfoloadrian-petersonaaron-rodgersMon, 31 Dec 2012 10:14:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, fumbles the ball as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh, center, celebrates with teammates after kicking a 29-yard field goal during the final seconds of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 37-34. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, top, celebrates with teammate Jamarca Sanford (33) at the end of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 37-34. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) reacts with teammate Jared Allen (69) after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Letroy Guion, left, tackles Green Bay Packers running back DuJuan Harris during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/30/16255411-peterson-vikings-top-pack-37-34-to-make-playoffshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/30/16255411-peterson-vikings-top-pack-37-34-to-make-playoffsnflvikingssportspackersminnesota-vikingsgreen-bayadrian-petersoneric-dickersonMon, 31 Dec 2012 00:54:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, runs from Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs from Green Bay Packers free safety M.D. Jennings (43) during a seven-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (89) looks to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson (21) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/30/16254592-vikings-rb-peterson-finishes-9-yards-shy-of-recordhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/30/16254592-vikings-rb-peterson-finishes-9-yards-shy-of-recordnflvikingssportspeterson2000adrian-petersonSun, 30 Dec 2012 23:16:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs from Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Brad Jones (59) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, runs from Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, center, runs from Green Bay Packers defenders B.J. Raji (90), Ryan Pickett and Dezman Moses, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, tries to break a tackle by Green Bay Packers free safety M.D. Jennings, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson catches a two-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/26/16171106-peterson-ready-to-help-vikings-chase-playoff-berthhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/26/16171106-peterson-ready-to-help-vikings-chase-playoff-berthnflvikingssportspetersonadrian-petersonpushWed, 26 Dec 2012 21:56:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) rushes for a gain as Houston Texans' Connor Barwin (98) pursues during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) tries to turn upfield as Houston Texans' Connor Barwin (98) tackles him during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) rushes for a gain as Houston Texans' Glover Quin (29) and Johnathan Joseph (24) defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) rushes for a gain during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/24/16121078-vikings-deny-texans-home-field-playoff-advantagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/24/16121078-vikings-deny-texans-home-field-playoff-advantagenfltexansvikingssportsfoloadrian-petersonMon, 24 Dec 2012 09:32:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/23/16109828-vikings-deny-texans-home-field-playoff-advantagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/23/16109828-vikings-deny-texans-home-field-playoff-advantagenfltexansvikingssportsminnesota-vikingshouston-texansadrian-petersonSun, 23 Dec 2012 21:05:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>CORRECTS TO A 52-YARD GAIN, NOT TOUCHDOWN - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, runs past St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar on his way to a 52-yard gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) rushes for a gain as Houston Texans' Connor Barwin (98) pursues during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)</p><p>St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins, bottom, brings down Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) after Peterson ran 52 yards during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Vikings won 36-22. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT</p><p>Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) throws a touchdown pass to Kyle Rudolph during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh (3) and teammate Chris Kluwe watch as Walsh's 53-yard field goal is good during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/20/16051011-vikings-still-wowed-by-petersons-rapid-recoveryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/20/16051011-vikings-still-wowed-by-petersons-rapid-recoverynflvikingssportsrecoverypetersonadrian-petersonFri, 21 Dec 2012 01:13:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) breaks free for an 82-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>CORRECTS TO A 52-YARD GAIN, NOT TOUCHDOWN - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, center, runs past St. Louis Rams defenders Robert Quinn, left, and Michael Brockers on his way to a 52-yard gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Vikings won 36-22. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, runs for a 13-yard gain as St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Kendall Langford defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/17/15975682-peterson-remaining-focused-while-chasing-dickersonhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/17/15975682-peterson-remaining-focused-while-chasing-dickersonnflvikingssportspetersonadrian-petersonpursuitMon, 17 Dec 2012 22:34:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) breaks free for an 82-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>CORRECTS TO A 52-YARD GAIN, NOT TOUCHDOWN - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, center, runs past St. Louis Rams defenders Robert Quinn, left, and Michael Brockers on his way to a 52-yard gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Vikings won 36-22. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, runs for a 13-yard gain as St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Kendall Langford defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/17/15962353-peterson-runs-for-212-as-vikings-top-rams-36-22http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/17/15962353-peterson-runs-for-212-as-vikings-top-rams-36-22nflvikingssportsramsfololouis-ramsadrian-petersonMon, 17 Dec 2012 09:03:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Members of the Minnesota Vikings hold hands during a moment of silence in honor of those killed Friday in shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. A gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Friday and opened fire, killing 20 children and six adults. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) breaks free for an 82-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, right, and Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams reach for a ball fumbled by Bradford during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Vikings' Chad Greenway recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, right, runs for a 15-yard gain as Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith gives chase during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, right, is congratulated by teammate Jared Allen after intercepting a pass and running it back 29 yards for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, left, runs with the ball next to teammate Josh Robinson after intercepting a pass and taking it back 29 yards for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brian Quick, right, celebrates after catching a 4-yard touchdown pass near Minnesota Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson, left, during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder spikes the ball after scoring on a 5-yard run during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>CORRECTS TO A 52-YARD GAIN, NOT TOUCHDOWN - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, runs past St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar on his way to a 52-yard gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/16/15949486-peterson-runs-for-212-as-vikings-top-rams-36-22http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/16/15949486-peterson-runs-for-212-as-vikings-top-rams-36-22nflvikingssportsramslouis-ramslouis-rams'minnesota-vikings'adrian-petersonSun, 16 Dec 2012 21:28:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Members of the Minnesota Vikings hold hands during a moment of silence in honor of those killed Friday in shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. A gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Friday and opened fire, killing 20 children and six adults. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) breaks free for an 82-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, right, and Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams reach for a ball fumbled by Bradford during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Vikings' Chad Greenway recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, right, runs for a 15-yard gain as Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith gives chase during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, right, is congratulated by teammate Jared Allen after intercepting a pass and running it back 29 yards for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, left, runs with the ball next to teammate Josh Robinson after intercepting a pass and taking it back 29 yards for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brian Quick, right, celebrates after catching a 4-yard touchdown pass near Minnesota Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson, left, during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder spikes the ball after scoring on a 5-yard run during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, runs past St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar on his way to a 52-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/10/15813397-peterson-gets-vikings-out-quick-in-win-over-bearshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/10/15813397-peterson-gets-vikings-out-quick-in-win-over-bearsnflvikingssportsfolobears-vikingsMon, 10 Dec 2012 10:14:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, center, reacts as he sits on the bench after getting injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)</p><p>Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) lays on the field after getting tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, left, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. Griffen was called for a personal foul on the play. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) gets hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, left, after passing the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. Griffen was called for a personal foul on the play. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)</p><p>Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 21-14. (AP Photo/Andy King)</p><p>Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) rushes between Chicago Bears' Nate Collins, left, and Lance Briggs, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 21-14. (AP Photo/Andy King)</p>